I want to liberate myself. Be who I want to be – give meaning to my life, be a positive influence, “live” rather than “exist” and make a difference. It is time for us to let go of the world that was – false prophets, fake people, wrong direction, mindless routines and loveless relationships. Let […]

He invented dynamite, his family profited from war; and he was called “the merchant of death.” Despite it all, Swedish chemist and inventor Alfred Nobel believed in peace – creating the world’s most famous award which bears his name – the Nobel Peace Prize. Nobel, who once said he was unimportant and lived without friends, […]

Most people live like they’re going to go on forever and ever. Time is wasted in huge amounts, procrastination is the norm, and important actions and decisions are put off until it’s too late. It was that way with a member of my family who delayed all the things he wanted in life. Then suddenly, […]

Stress is such an odd thing. Every day, I engage in a battle – not so much with stress itself, but rather, my own reaction to it. I tell all of my suppliers and clients that I have launched my own stress reduction program. Essentially, this consists of the following: – I will not take […]

I have always believed that in any relationship, whether a friendship, marriage or working relationship – if 70% of it is what you could call “good”, then you have an amazing union. No relationship will ever be 100%. There will always be some things about another person, no matter how well you know them – […]

It was writer Henry Davis Thoreau who said “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” Thoreau was a poet and philosopher who died in 1862, but his words could easily apply to every man and woman in today’s chaotic society. If you’re like me, then you sometimes feel anxious about the world, perhaps […]

I don’t know about you, but I’m becoming increasingly frustrated by a world that reacts to things, but doesn’t actually want to initiate anything. Decisions bring responsibility, and many of us are afraid of that. Afraid of making a mistake. Of offending someone. Or of looking foolish, in an increasingly critical and judgmental society. Best […]

I read the other day that most people believe the world is getting worse – and yet, said the article, there are more improvements to daily life now than ever before. Advances in medicine, technology and the workplace are overshadowed by our own sense of hopelessness. In effect, our collective mood is not recognizing the […]

He took forever to make a decision, lived his last days in extreme pain, and gave away his fortune to charity. At his peak, billionaire Howard Hughes was one of the most brilliant minds on the planet – daring, inventive and passionate to a fault. Today, we can learn from the best of Hughes to […]

For years, my business and life plans were based on hope. I would expect a miracle to happen. I was going to win the lottery, a long lost rich uncle would die and leave me his fortune, or a huge corporation would discover me and hire me. But it became apparent that “hope” was not […]